By Firstdespatch Desk Sep 29, 2026
Agartala, Sept 29 (FD) Tripura Police have issued a factual clarification regarding the incident near Mungiakami RD Block on September 28, stating that the preliminary inquiry has found no indication of political motivation or any connection with the recently concluded TTAADC Village Committee elections.
The clarification comes amid reports of an alleged post-poll attack on BJP workers and a vehicle driver in areas adjoining Mungiakami RD Block. Tribal Welfare Minister and senior BJP leader Bikash Debbarma had earlier condemned the alleged attack and called for an impartial investigation and strict action against those found responsible.
The Minister, however, had not directly accused Tipra Motha or any particular political organisation, instead urging the administration to identify the persons actually involved and take action in accordance with the law.
According to the police clarification, the incident occurred at around 6 pm on September 28 near Mungiakami RD Block. Parimal Das, son of late Anil Das and presently residing at 43 Mile, was travelling in his vehicle from Mungiakami Bazar towards the RD Block.
When he reached near Ramkrishnapur, a scooty approaching from the opposite direction allegedly collided with his vehicle. Following the collision, an altercation reportedly broke out between the two persons.
During the altercation, the scooty rider allegedly assaulted Parimal Das with fists and blows, causing injuries, police said.
According to the preliminary inquiry, the incident appears to have originated from a road accident followed by a personal altercation, rather than political rivalry or post-poll violence.
The injured Das was initially taken to a medical facility for treatment and was subsequently referred to GB Pant Hospital in Agartala, where he is presently undergoing treatment.
Police said they had immediately taken cognisance of the incident and were verifying all relevant facts and circumstances. Further action, if required, would be taken strictly in accordance with the law based on the findings of the inquiry.
The clarification assumes significance as the incident took place immediately after the TTAADC Village Committee elections on September 28, when reports of political tensions and clashes emerged from several parts of the state.
The timing had initially led to the incident being viewed in the context of possible post-poll political clashes. However, the preliminary police findings have not established any such connection so far.
Police have cautioned against prematurely linking the incident with post-poll political violence or attributing responsibility to supporters of any particular political party or organisation.
Minister Bikash Debbarma had earlier called for an impartial investigation and strict action against those actually responsible. His statement, as reported by Tripurainfo.com, focused on identifying the persons involved through a proper investigation rather than directly blaming any political organisation.
The latest police clarification thus places the incident in a different factual context, with preliminary findings pointing to a traffic collision followed by a personal altercation. The investigation remains subject to verification of the circumstances and further findings by the authorities. FD JK